Kosovo Declaration of Independence

The Kosovo Declaration of Independence was made on February 17, 2008, when Kosovo, a region in the Balkans, announced its separation from Serbia. This move followed years of conflict and tensions involving ethnic Albanians and Serbs. Kosovo's leaders sought to establish a sovereign state, believing they had the right to self-determination. While many countries, including the United States and a majority of EU nations, recognized Kosovo's independence, Serbia and some other nations, like Russia and China, did not. This ongoing dispute has implications for international law and regional stability.